Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary

$2,489/week

The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in New Jersey is $2,489 per week. This is 1% higher than the US average of $2,465.

Last updated on November 15, 2026. Based on 177 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Operating Room Nurse salaries in New Jersey compared to National Averages

$2,489/week

New Jersey

1% higher than the US average.

$2,465/week

United States

Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in New Jersey pay the most for Travel Operating Room Nurses?

Newark, New Jersey pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $3,200 per week, followed by Jersey City, New Jersey ($3,080) and New Brunswick, New Jersey ($2,991). For comparison, the New Jersey average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,489 per week — Newark, New Jersey pays 29% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Newark, New Jersey$3,200$3,200
Jersey City, New Jersey$3,080$3,086
New Brunswick, New Jersey$2,991$2,991
Somers Point, New Jersey$2,739$2,739
Morristown, New Jersey$2,659$2,712
Camden, New Jersey$2,581$2,805
How does the pay for Travel Operating Room Nurses in New Jersey compare to nearby states?

Massachusetts pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $2,915 per week, followed by New Hampshire ($2,861) and Rhode Island ($2,858). New York has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $5,916. For comparison, the New Jersey average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,489 per week — Massachusetts pays 17% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Massachusetts$2,915$4,368
New Hampshire$2,861$4,200
Rhode Island$2,858$3,077
Vermont$2,810$3,447
Connecticut$2,771$3,560
New York$2,706$5,916
Pennsylvania$2,587$3,717
Delaware$2,559$3,207
Maryland$2,517$4,250
District of Columbia$2,413$3,176
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in New Jersey?

Surgical Specialty Staffing pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $3,200 per week, followed by TalentBurst, Inc ($2,805) and RadHealth+ ($2,801). For comparison, the New Jersey average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,489 per week — Surgical Specialty Staffing pays 29% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Surgical Specialty Staffing$3,200$3,200
TalentBurst, Inc$2,805$2,805
RadHealth+$2,801$2,801
Seven Healthcare$2,700$2,700
Nightingale Nurses - Allied$2,699$3,086
Care Career$2,697$2,733
Med Ninjas$2,693$2,712
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division$2,686$2,805
United Staffing Solutions$2,658$2,658
AHS Staffing$2,643$3,068

Last updated on November 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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